Letter of Support from Renewable Energy Committee

May 12, 2017 Sean Fitzgerald Town Administrator Town of Swampscott Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, The Swampscott Renewable Energy Committee has a core mission to evaluate and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen regarding energy conservation, energy efficiency, and/or conversion to greener energy sources. The committee feels that the Rail Trail supports this mission. The committee […]

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Letter of Support from Conservation Commission

Sean Fitzgerald Town Administrator Town of Swampscott Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, On behalf of the Swampscott Conservation Commission, I am writing to express our support for the Swampscott Rail Trail and the warrant article to fund the design and engineering of the trail as well as the legal fees and costs for the acquisition of easement […]

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Letter of Support from Selectmen Dreeban and Spathanas

On May 15, Town Meeting will vote on an article to fund the engineering and design of a public recreational trail including the acquisition of easement rights for the trail. We believe that development of this trail is a wise investment and a wonderful addition for Swampscott, providing long-term benefits to the town. The development […]

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Additional letters of support for the Swampscott Rail Trail

Published April 25th, 2017, Swampscott Reporter online. Rail trail is ‘a wonderful opportunity’, Lou Merino, Plymouth Ave., Swampscott I am writing in support of the Swampscott rail trail. We have a wonderful opportunity right here in front of us to repurpose this land that has been sitting dormant for nearly half a century. As a […]

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Letter of Support from Planning Board

Sean Fitzgerald Town Administrator Town of Swampscott Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, The Planning Board met on May 8 to review and discuss the 2017 Annual Town Meeting warrant article relating to the proposed rail trail. Board members had attended the previous informational meetings regarding the project and the warrant article request. Based on the information provided […]

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Letter of Support from Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

Sean Fitzgerald Town Administrator Town of Swampscott Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, On behalf of the Swampscott Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee, I am writing to express our strong support for the Swampscott Rail Trail and the warrant articles to fund (either through bonding or by using Town’s free cash reserves) the design and engineering of […]

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